Incorporating focal points into your landscape
Learn how and where to place focal points in your landscape and what purpose focal points serve in your garden design.
5 ways to create unity and flow in your landscape
Is there unity and flow in your landscape? If you’re lacking connection between areas of your garden, here’s 5 ways you can easily improve landscape flow.
Plant Texture: for a garden you hafta touch
How to use plant texture for an incredible garden you need to reach out and touch! Using plant texture to elevate your garden design.
Garden Styles: What type is right for you?
Which garden style is right for you? Let’s explore traditional, cottage and modern garden styles, plus recommendations for pulling off each garden style.
Simple Secrets for Creating Garden Color Schemes
Garden color schemes you can use to liven up your home garden. Analogous, complimentary and complex garden color schemes explained with examples.
Plant Combinations: How to make unforgettable plant pairings
Make awesome plant combinations, step-by-step. Learn how to use contrast, color, texture & form to make unforgettable plant combinations in your garden.
Landscape Layering: How to create an amazing landscape
Wondering how to arrange plants in landscaping so you have color and interest in all 4-seasons? This landscape layering guide will teach you how to easily layer plants in your landscape.
The Garden Pyramid for Planting Success
My Garden Pyramid Guide will help you to visualize how many of each plant type you should include in each garden. Get the right plant ratios to achieve a layered garden with 4-season interest.
4 Steps to Improve Your Landscaping (Beginners Guide)
The crucial first step to designing a beautiful, 4-season landscape that’s as unique as you are… is NOT what you’d expect. Learn beginner landscaping tips for DIY landscapers looking to improve their homes.
Purple Front Door Meaning (with purple door examples)
Choosing a purple front door for your home has important meanings. This post will explain why you should (or shouldn’t) paint your front door purple!
I’m Amy and I help beginner gardeners design impressively beautiful gardens that bring color to your landscape all four seasons, show off your personality and suit your lifestyle. Read more...